Becoming Iris

Episode 14: Kat Gray - The Homecoming

In Episode 14, Iris speaks to Katerina Gray about their recent trip to Egypt and Kat's connection to these lands and remembrance as well as her offerings including The Pyramid Codes.
Katerina is a multi-dimensional channel and intuitive guide, a mindfulness and soul alignment coach, and an energy healer (Reiki, sound, light language, crystals, essential oils). Her mission in life is to guide others to live from the heart, gain freedom from ego, and become walking embodiments of their souls. She does this through her company, Heart-Powered Living.
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Episode 13 Isabella Beresford - Entering The Mystery

Isabella Beresford has been connecting with the archetypal energies of Egypt for a number of years through her meditation and dream practice. She offers readings to help others understand which of these broader energies they are connected to and how they are expressed, along with insights into past life influences. Mythology is intricately woven through her work, serving as a lens to interpret the messages and meanings of the deities that appear.
In Episode 13, Izzi shares her personal journey and the profound experiences that have shaped her connection to these ancient energies. She delves into the ways mythology and meditation intersect in her practice and offers insights into how others can explore these connections in their own lives.
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Episode 12: Alastair Blain - The Poet

Alastair Euan Blain is an award-winning Scottish painter, capturing the wild untamed beauty of his native countryside. A poet in the true sense of this word, he paints poetry onto the canvas as well as through verbal and written story telling. His deep connection and love of the land began during his formative years spent in rural Strathgryffe.
Alastair began his formal training in Scotland before he set off abroad, spending three years on a semi-nomadic creative journey throughout New Zealand, before learning the ways of the old painting tradition in Vienna.
In Episode 12, Alastair shares his personal story and glimpses into his creative and shamanic processes including working with the drum and drawing inspiration from the landscape and history of the area as well as the history, tales and legends.
Alastair regularly exhibits his in Scotland and his paintings are available for purchase online worldwide. Meet Alastair in-person at upcoming workshops in Scotland and Europe. It is an absolute privilege to have Alastair joining us as a guest facilitator  in the Scottish highlands for the Emerald Dragon Retreat, June 2024.
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Episode 11: Gabrielle McAllan - The Dragon Mother

Episode 11: Gabrielle McAllan – The Dragon Mother
Gabrielle is French native and now calls the Highlands of Scotland home. Brought there by her previous career as a chiropractor, Gabrielle met a special Scot who is a forester - and now her husband.
Together they embarked on a relationship with the ancient birch forests through their tapping business – Birkentree. Gabrielle shares her journey with the special land which has dragon ley lines running through it, the stone circle activations and becoming activated into her dragon self, including speaking dragon language and now working with other women to support their own dragon activations.
Gabrielle offers one on one sessions online, although she is taking limited bookings at the moment as she is also due to give birth to a little dragon shortly!
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We are thrilled that Gabrielle will be a special guest facilitator at our upcoming Emerald Dragon retreat in Perthshire, Scotland this June. There are a few places left to join us – if you are interested to know more, please reach out to Iris.
Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own awakening and ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throughout the series.  If you enjoyed the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review. Tune in weekly for more Starseed Stories.
Connect with Iris and find out about upcoming pilgrimages, events and retreats as well as the online course The Initiation and to book one on one sessions.
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Episode 10: Prue Rustean, Earth Altering - The Alchemist

In Episode 10 – The Alchemist, Iris chats to Prue Rustean of Earth Altering. Prue is an Australian earth artist based in Bundjalung Country, NSW. Prue shares her story of being diagnosed with chronic illness which had her bed ridden and how earth artistry and reconnecting to nature became a tool on her healing journey.
If you are interested in learning more about earth artistry, working with the elements and creating your own earth altars, Prue offers an online self-paced course as well as in-person events throughout Australia.
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Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own awakening and ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throughout the series.  If you enjoyed the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review. Tune in weekly for more Starseed Stories.
Connect with Iris and find out about upcoming pilgrimages, events and retreats as well as the online course The Initiation beginning 3/3/24 and to book one on one sessions.
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Episode 9: Raymond Tarpey - The Shaman & The Skull

In Episode 9 – The Shaman & The Skull Iris speaks to Raymond Tarpey a world renowned Linguist, Shaman and Mayan Astrologer as well as Guardian of one of the 13 Crystal Skulls – Earthkeeper.
Raymond shares the story of being asked to be the Guardian of Earthkeeper on 11/11/11 and how his life has changed since then. Raymond is a leading authority on the channelings of Edgar Cacey and the information on Lemuria, Atlantis and Crystal. Books that Raymond references in this interview are: The Edgar Cacey Companion by Ernest Frejer and Popol Vuh - The Mayan Creation Story.
You can view numerous interviews that Raymond has done discussing these topics on Gaia in the series “Open Minds with Regina Meredith”.
You can book in for a Mayan astrology session with Raymond and Earthkeeper through his Website.
Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own awakening and ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throughout the series.  If you enjoyed the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review. Tune in weekly for more Starseed Stories.
Connect with Iris and find out about upcoming pilgrimages, events and retreats as well as the online course The Initiation and to book one on one sessions.
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Episode 8: Jennifer Walker - The Light Body

In Episode 8 – The Light Body, Jennie and Iris chat about their recent visit to sacred sites in Perthshire, Scotland. Jennie shares her experiences growing up as an empath, being a Lightbody and the legend of the family property Baldragon.
Jennie is a mother and grandmother, medicine woman and author. Jennie sees clients for one to one crystal sessions, which are available in-person in Pitlochry, Scotland as well as online.
Jennie's next Spirit of the Dragonfly, in memory of her daughter Flora, is happening 10-12 November 2023 in Perthshire.
Jennie and Iris have an upcoming retreat “The Heart of Alba” in June 2024, followed by a Spirit of the Dragonfly Weekend in Ireland for Summer Solstice June 2024.
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Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own awakening and ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throughout the series.  If you enjoyed the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review. Tune in weekly for more Starseed Stories.
Connect with Iris and find out about upcoming pilgrimages, events and retreats as well as the online course The Initiation and to book one on one sessions.
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If this episode has resonated with you and you’d like to support the creation of more free content, you can Buy Me a Coffee.

Episode 7: Kelly Dalby - The Fight

In Episode 7 – The Fight, Kelly Dalby shares her inspirational story as an advocate for her mum within the aged care and medical systems.
Kelly is a Holistic Counsellor, trained in Mindbody Medicine, Mental Health, Somatic Therapy as well as a range of movement and spiritual modalities. Kelly regularly facilitates women’s events and retreats in Western Australia as well as in-person sessions. She also offers online sessions and courses.
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Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own awakening and ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throughout the series.  If you enjoyed the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review. Tune in weekly for more Starseed Stories. Connect with Iris and find out about upcoming pilgrimages, events and retreats as well as the online course The Initiation and to book one on one sessions.
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Episode 6: Dr Anthony Rafferty - A Gift to the World

In Episode 6 – A Gift to the World, Iris chats to Dr Anthony Rafferty about his experience of their recent UK pilgrimage, how his past environmental and conservation work has played a role in what has come forward as his soul's calling and the bigger picture of their work together including the upcoming US pilgrimage and beyond.
Tony is a qualified medical doctor, PhD scholar, energy healer and spiritual counsellor. Tony is passionate about guiding people on their healing journeys and uses an integrative approach encompassing body, mind, emotion and soul. He sees clients for one to one sessions in person in Dublin, Ireland as well as online. He regularly runs online events and courses as well as co-hosting pilgrimges and retreats.
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Connect with Iris and find out about the upcoming US Equinox Pilgrimage, and other events and retreats as well as the online courses and to book one on one sessions:
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Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own awakening and ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throughout the series.  If you enjoyed the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review.
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Episode 5: Chrissie Fire Mane - The Artist

Episode 5: Chrissie Firemane – The Artist
In Episode 5 Iris chats to Chrissie Charley "Fire Mane" founder of The MANA Movement. Chrissie is an Australian artist, ceremonialist, medicine woman and mother. She shares her experience of her first "chance" visit to Peru and the subsequent invitation from the Q’eros wisdom keepers to act as a bridge and bring groups to the Andes.
Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own awakening and ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throughout the series.  If you enjoyed the podcast your support is appreciated! Please leave a rating and review. Tune in weekly for more Starseed Stories.
If you are interested in The MANA Movement’s courses and retreats, you will see a list of current offerings on the website. At the time of publishing there is a discount code VITAL300 to save $300 USD off the ticket price for the September 2023 Equilux Retreat in California, USA. There are also upcoming retreats and courses in Peru, Australia and Europe. Connect with Chrissie and The MANA Movement:
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Connect with Iris and find out about upcoming pilgrimages, events and retreats, online courses and to book one on one sessions:
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